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Method for configuring wireless local area network in wireless metropolitan area network and wireless communication system supporting the sameRelated Patent Categories: Multiplex Communications, Communication Over Free Space, Having A Plurality Of Contiguous Regions Served By Respective Fixed Stations, Contiguous Regions Interconnected By A Local Area NetworkMethod for configuring wireless local area network in wireless metropolitan area network and wireless communication system supporting the same description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070189256, Method for configuring wireless local area network in wireless metropolitan area network and wireless communication system supporting the same. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
PRIORITY [0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 119(a) of a Korean Patent Application filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on Jan. 19, 2006 and assigned Ser. No. 2006-05875, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to a method for configuring a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) in a wireless communication network and a wireless communication system supporting the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for configuring a WLAN in a Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) and a wireless communication system supporting the same. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Mobile communication technology is currently being developed to provide multimedia service by maximizing data rate and frequency use efficiency. A primary example of such technology is a mobile access network. The mobile access network is a generic name for a network that provides high-speed wireless services to terminals within specific service coverage. [0006] Mobile access networks are separated into Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN), WLAN, and WMAN according to the sizes of their service coverage areas. [0007] A WLAN is configured with an Access Point (AP) installed at an end point of a wired network or with a plurality of terminals. The WLAN offers high-speed wireless communications to terminals within its service coverage. The WLAN offers data rate up to 11 Mbps and ensures limited low-speed mobility. It works around hotspots such as those available in households, schools, hotels and conference centers. [0008] Despite its narrow service coverage as compared to the WMAN, the WLAN boasts of a wide bandwidth. [0009] It is expected that the development of the mobile access networks will gradually increase dependency on wireless communications. In addition, the proliferation of terminals capable of accessing the mobile access networks such as laptops, Personal Computers (PCs), Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), driven by their small size, light weight and low price, has increased demands for multimedia services in a mobile environment, particularly in hotspot zones. [0010] Despite the widespread use of WLAN terminals, the WLAN covers only a limited area. Accordingly, there exists a pressing need for increasing WLAN coverage. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0011] An object of the present invention is to address at least the problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described below. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention is to provide a method for configuring a WLAN within a WMAN by use of a relay and a wireless communication system supporting the same. [0012] An object of the present invention is to provide a method for configuring a WLAN with a neighbor terminal within a WMAN by a dual-mode terminal and a wireless communication system supporting the same. [0013] An object of the present invention is to provide a method for connecting a WMAN to a WLAN configured within the WMAN by a dual-mode terminal and a wireless communication system supporting the same. [0014] An object of the present invention is to provide a method for connecting a terminal located in a WLAN configured within a WMAN to the WMAN through a dual-mode terminal and a wireless communication system supporting the same. [0015] An object of the present invention is to provide a method for differentially providing a real-time service and a non-real-time service in a relay that relays between a WMAN and a WLAN and a wireless communication system supporting the same. [0016] In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a method for configuring a WLAN within a WMAN, in which a relay for relaying between the WMAN and the WLAN implements a WLAN service with at least one terminal connected to the WLAN for a first period and implements a WMAN service with a BS of the WMAN for a second period. Here, the first and second periods do not overlap in time. [0017] In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a wireless communication system for configuring a WLAN within a WMAN, in which a BS supports a WMAN service in the WMAN, at least one terminal receives a WLAN service within the WLAN, and a relay for relaying data between the BS and the at least one terminal implements a WLAN service with at least one terminal connected to the WLAN for a first period and implements a WMAN service with a BS of the WMAN for a second period. Here, the first and second periods do not overlap in time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0018] The above and other objects, features and advantages of certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: [0019] FIG. 1 illustrates the configuration of a wireless communication network according to the present invention; [0020] FIG. 2 illustrates a signal flow for providing a non-real-time service in the wireless communication network according to the present invention; Continue reading about Method for configuring wireless local area network in wireless metropolitan area network and wireless communication system supporting the same... 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